University Growth Initiative

In 2007, AFA began the University Growth Initiative in an effort to
broaden the base of colleges and universities participating in AFA
Leader Development Programs. The Initiative, supported by Monsanto,
gives colleges and universities the opportunity to enter their top
student leaders into AFA leader development programming.

Grants provide funding for the following:

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Participation of up to 3 students per campus in the AFA Leaders Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center.(Grant covers all costs associated with program registration and materials, lodging and meals.)

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Student travel stipend; amount will be determined on need and availability of allocated funds

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Administrator travel stipend; amount will be determined on need and availability of allocated funds

Additional Grant Parameters:

AFA requires completion of online application in which university
demonstrates their commitment to student leader and career development

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If selected, University commits to involvement, commitment and
participation of the Associate and/or Dean level to review AFA and
associated programs and services

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The University Growth Initiative grant provides funds for participation
for one year only. Selected universities may not participate in
subsequent years. Universities that are not selected may re-apply in
subsequent years.

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Grantees commit to exploration of how the university will support students in subsequent years after the grant year.

Past Program Participants:

2007

University of California- Davis
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University

2008

New Mexico State University
North Carolina A&T University
The Ohio State University

2009

Clemson University
California Polytechnic State University

2010

Cornell University
Delaware State University

2011

California State University - Chico
University of Georgia

2012

Oregon State University
SUNY at Cobleskill
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

2013

University of Arizona
Washington State University
West Virginia University

2014

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

2015

Utah State University
Texas Tech University
Tuskegee University

2016

Montana State University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Nevada Reno